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Trefriw Woollen Mills

Welsh tapestry woven in Snowdonia

Welsh "tapestry" bedspreads have been woven at Trefriw Woollen Mills for over 100 years. The choice of colourings is both classic and contemporary and the timeless geometric pattern compliments both modern and traditional homes. The designs are very clear because two cloths are woven on top of each other and the figuring is created when the bottom cloth is brought to the surface of the fabric.

This double weave is also produced in patterns with smaller repeats which are used for throws, cushions, waistcoats, dinner sets and purses.

The yarn for the tweed is made by blending, carding and spinning various colours of dyed raw wool to get a heathery effect. Heritage tweed products in houndstooth and herringbone designs include hats, caps, scarves, capes and skirt lengths

Optical blending (i.e. the effect created when the eye takes in a number of colours and mixes them) is also exploited in the Joseph travelling rugs which have a multi-coloured warp and three different coloured wefts which mingle together for soft rich shades.

Our pure wool bedspreads, travelling rugs and tweeds woven onsite are available in our shop together with ladies' garments, hats, caps, bags, purses, throws, cushion covers and dinner sets made up in our fabrics. We also stock pure wool knitwear and sheepskin products..

The Dobcross looms on which the heritage fabric is woven and the hydro electric turbine (over 50 years old) can be viewed.

The Weaver's Garden and craft demonstrations can be viewed June - September (Tuesday - Thursday).

Hot drinks, bara brith, scones and Welsh cakes are served in the tearoom.

Trefriw is situated in beautiful and varied countryside in the Conwy Valley. There are lovely walks all around, rivers, waterfalls and lakes to visit, friendly pubs and guest houses.